Financial Giving »
RAFT Idea
Gravity Defying Spring
Explore what happens when a coiled spring is dropped. Expectations are sometimes different from reality. These discrepant events can create memorable impressions and heighten student interest.
Grades Covered: 2 through 12
Subjects Covered: Physical Science
Curriculum topics:
- Springs
- Hooke’s Law
- Gravitational forces
- Equilibrium
Stay informed about the latest RAFT information, education news and special offers for educators by joining our e-mail list below.
RAFT is a non-profit whose mission is to help educators transform the learning experience through "hands-on" education that inspires the joy and discovery of learning.
Gravity Defying Spring Image Gallery